Re: Report on my 2wt homebuilt

[Tom Bowden]

Sean, try using more expensive hair brushes to apply the finish. These can 
be purchased at craft & art supply stores, or from Shoffs, Anglers 
Workshop, Golden Witch, etc...



Anyway, the one question I had for you rod makers on the board is:  How do 
I keep the bubbles from forming on the wrap coating.  I mixed it carefully 
so as not to introduce bubbles into it, but I think when I brushed it on 
the wraps, the bubbles formed from the trapped air in the wrapping.  Short 
of sanding it down and putting a new coat on (which I'm SURE will damage 
the fine threads), is there anything I can do in the future to keep this 
from happening?  I used a 30rpm rod lathe to dry the coats.  Other than 
the bumpies on my guidewraps, the rod turned out GREAT.

Sean